Rowan County Kentucky Marriage Records

1856-1858, 1881-1912, plus selected 1913-1920

Listed in order of groom's surname, then date

  Index by Groom

  Abbreviation Key

  Index by Bride

A Ba Br Ca Cau Ch Co Cr D E F G

Hal Han He  I  J K L Ma Mc Me N O

Pa Ph Q Ra Ri Sa Sp T U V W Y-Z

 r: residence b: place of birth
 f: father fb: father's place of birth
 m: mother mb: mother's place of birth
 w: witnesses fmb: father & mother's place of birth
 su: surety on bond b&r: born and resides

A Ba Br Ca Cau Ch Co Cr D E F G

Had Han He  I  J K L Ma Mc Me N O

Pa Ph Q Ra Ri Sa Sp T U V W Y-Z

Wa     We     Wi

Bk Pg

 Groom

 Bride

 Date  

 Notes

1
A
 63
 57
Waddell, J. B. F.
Waddle, John B. T.
Jourden, Emily
Jourdan, Emely
26 Sep 1884 surety: J. R. Powers
A
1
 11
138
Walker, Jefferson Caudill, Sarah
Caudill, Sarah E.
27 Aug 1887 su: J. N. Caudill
A  44 Wallace, John Gregory, Marandia  7 Jan 1892  
4 116 Walace, Moses (21)
r: Morehead
b: W.Va
Alfrey, Peachy D. (14)
r: Cogswell
b: Rowan Co
13 Oct 1901 to be @res of groom's father, @Tim Wallace's by D. K. Jones
Jas W. Jones, Josh Walace
su: Aaron Walace
6 475 Wallace, Alex (24)
b: West Virginia
f: H. T. Wallace, b: W.Va
m: Polly Wallace, b:W.Va
Grigory, Fannie (15)
b: Rowan Co
f: Henry Grigory, b: Rowan
m: Sallie Grigory, b: Rowan
 9 Nov 1908 @J. H. Grigory's by Presley Manier
w: John W. Grigory, Henry S. Alfrey
6 629 Wallace, Melvin Heiflin, Haley  1 Aug 1909  
8 119 Wallace, Cleve (21)
f: John Wallace
m: Martha Wallace
Jones, Lizzie (19)
f: Marion Jones
m: Minnie Jones
24 Dec 1913 @Martin Jones by J. H. Grigory
w: Frank Jones, John W. Grigory
4 417 Wallers, George W. (20)
farmer, r: Triplett
b&fb: Rowan, mb: Lewis Co
Smith, Viola (20)
r: Emmerson
b: Carter Co, fmb: Lewis Co
 5 Feb 1903 @James Rayburn's by W. F. Wilson
w: Medley Rayburn, Henry Fannin
7 127 Wallers, Leslie (24)
farmer, r: Triplett, b: Rowan
f: Joseph Wallers
m: Mary Wallers
Buckner, Laura (17)
r: Triplett, b: Rowan
f: F. S. Buckner
m: Mazilpha Buckner
14 Mar 1910 @Scot Buckner's by Wm M. Ball
w: F. F. Fite, Daisy Williams
(see also marriage of John Fraley & Sopha Buckner on 14 Mar 1910)
A 102 Walton, Isaac Cooper, Ida  5 Aug 1896  
3 616 Waltz, Charles U. (21)
r: Rodbourn
b&fmb: Rowan Co
Wheatley, Ora (16)
r: Rodbourn
b&mb: Rowan Co, fb: Ky
24 Jan 1901 @res of bride's father by F. C. Button
w: Wm Wheatley, Jesse Wheatley
6  69 Waltz, M. A. (33)
f: J. L. Waltz, fb: Fleming Co
m: L. F. Waltz, mb: Carter Co
Sexton, Hattie (18)
f: Thomas Sexton
 2 Dec 1906 @widow Clark's, mouth of Dry Branch, by H. T. Adams
w: William McCormick, Jim Pitts
(see Wm McCormick m. Melvina Clarke, 1907)
6 385 Waltz, Russell (20)
f: J. L. Waltz
m: Lucy Waltz
McCormick, Hanna (16)
b: Greenup Co
f: William McCormick
m: Emma McCormick
30 May 1908 @H. T. Adams by H. T. Adams
w: William McCormick, Susie Adams
6 511 Waltz, Fred A. (27)
f: John L. Waltz
m: Lucy F.Waltz
Hall, Myrtle (18)
f: Daniel B. Hall
10 Jan 1909 @Dan Hall's, Eadston, by R. Tipton
w: Floyd Boyd, Tildon Caudill
A  3
 70
Ward, Jessee H.
Ward, Jassy H.
Kesee, Sallie
Kessee, Salie
12 Dec 1882 @W. R. Kesse's by W. E. Hamilton, w: S. J. Ward, W. R. Kessee
A  76 Ward, Isaac Ramey, Elizabeth  8 Jul 1886  
A  19 Ward, Fonzo Cole, Florance 25 Oct 1888  
A  48 Ward, F. M. Royse, Mandy A. 12 Aug 1892  
2
A
216
102
Ward, William Hyatt, Sarah  1 Jun 1896
 2 Jun 1896
su: Isaac Royce
4 297 Ward, William (27)
2nd marriage
farmer, r: Ramey
b&mb: Nicholes Co, Ky, fb: Robberson Co, Ky
Moody, Ellie (23)
1st marriage
r: Ramey, Ky
b: Rowan, fb: Va, mb: Mason Co
21 Aug 1902 by W. C. Downey @his home
w: Joseph Kissick, Saml Harris
5 441 Ward, John Henry Purvis, Mahala  4 Jul 1906  
6 563 Ward, William Starrett, Hattie 31 Mar 1909  
7 147 Warden, Auscar Henchbarger, Anna 29 Mar 1910  
M   Warren, G. P. (17)
b: Bath Co
Bradshaw, Mary (17)
b: Carter Co
25 Nov 1857  
M   Warren, George (19)
b: Bath Co
Bradshaw, Mahala (16)
b: Rowan Co
 3 Dec 1857  
M   Warren, John B. (18)
b: Bath Co
Alfrey, Amandy (17)
b: Rowan Co
15 Dec 1857  
A  48 Warren, James Amburgey, Alice 16 Jul 1892  
3 298 Warren, R. J. (35)
res: Deborde, b: Floyd Co
3rd marriage
fb: N.C., mb: Floyd Co
Caudill, Minda (25)
res: Deborde, b: Rowan Co
1st marriage
 5 Jul 1899 to be @John Burgey's, no return
su: Jasper Warren
3 376 Warren, Jasper (24)
r: Morehead
b&mb: Floyd Co
fb: N. C.
Amburgey, Darkie (21)
r: Morehead
b: Rowan Co
13 Nov 1899 to be @res of bride's father
@Elijah Amburgey's by J. M. Collins, Baptist Minister
w: James Stewart, Lee Carpenter
4 166 Warren, D. F. (23)
2nd marriage
r: Morehead
b&mb: Floyd Co
Dye, Caley (17)
1st marriage
r: Morehead
b: Johnson Cofb: Russell Co, Va, mb: Scott Co, Va
 5 Dec 1901 to be @res of bride's father, @Henry Dye's by W. F. Wheatley
5   9 Warren, J. B. Day, Lillie 10 Feb 1904  
5 201 Warren, R. J. Gearhart, Lucy Bell  9 Mar 1905  
7 290 Warren, Noah Davis, Etta M. 25 Dec 1910  
7 343 Warren, J. B. Day, Martha 11 Mar 1911  
7 478 Warren, Homer Swim, Lucy  5 Nov 1911  
A 109 Watkins, E. E. Oxley, Robbie  6 Jun 1897  
8   9 Watson, Arthur (24)
farmer, r: Nisi
b: Floyd Co
f: M. L. Watson
m: Jennie Watson
Purvis, Matty (17)
r: Ramey, b: Rowan
f: Aaron Purvis
m: Rinda Purvis
20 Nov 1912 @County Judge's office by J. W. Riley
w: W. J. Jameson, Mat Stevens, J. W. Craig

Wa     We     Wi

Bk Pg

 Groom

 Bride

 Date  

 Notes

1
A
A
 31
  4
 56
Webster, J. W.
Webster, James W.
Webster, J. W.
Turner, Amanda I.
 ''
Turner, Aman Esibell
 5 Mar 1883
 7 Mar 1883
 ''
surety: H. C. Powers
@Humphrey Pigman's by James Stewart, w: Hugh Clark, Maggie Pigman
5  15 Webster, F. P. Pegram, N. E. 16 Feb 1904  
4  70 Wells, Eddie (21)
r: Minor, Ky
b&mb: Elliott Co, fb: Carter Co
Porter, Mintie H. (15)
r: Minor, Ky
b: Elliott Co
10 Jul 1901 @Wm R. Wells by S. J. Porter
w: Mrs. Mary Fraley, Nola Akins
su: W. C. Adkins
A  56 Wells, Stephen Morgan, Delanie F. 15 Jan 1885  
A  25 Wells, John Turner, Ina M. 15 Aug 1889  
A 104 Wells, W. R. Porter, Mollie 24 Sep 1896  
5 273 Wells, Norman L. (29) Jones, Rena (21)  2 Aug 1905 by W. T. Hall
5 417 Wells, W. R. Adkins, L. F. 10 Apr 1906  
7 246 Wells, Charlie Kiser, Martha 23 Oct 1910  
    Wells see also Wills      
A  58 Wheatly, William F. Fraly, Martha 14 May 1883  
A  35 Wheeler, F. H. Kring, Addie 25 Feb 1891  
A
1
 6
105A
Whicher, J. N. Layne, Arela
Layne, Aurela
 1 Dec 1886 surety: Jas T. Layne
@Morehead by L. R. Lame
w: Cordelia Walters, Elliott Williams, Hopkins Rose
4 152 Whisman, James M. (24)
r: Plummers Landing
b&fmb: Elliott Co
Ham, Elizabeth L. (18)
r: Plummers Landing
b&fb: Rowan Co, mb: Ohio
23 Nov 1901 @res of Charley W. Ham by Rev. H. T. Adams
w: Charley Ham, John Riley
su: C. W. Ham
A
1
 75
 42
White, A. S. Ham, Mollie J. 17 Jan 1884  
A  9 White, William Goley, Hanah  9 Jun 1887  
A  21 White, A. V. Hamilton, A. J.  6 Jan 1889  
2
A
 28
 28
White, A. J. Carter, Nanne
Carter, Nannie
27 Jan 1890
29 Jan 1890
su: Elisha Carter
A  34 White, John E. Phelps, Phebe E. 27 Jan 1891  
M   White, N. C. (24) Ham, Rosa (21)  5 Nov 1893  
A  80 White, H. S. Ham, Cassie  6 Nov 1893  
A  98 White, James Diles, Mollie 25 Dec 1895  
3  24 White, L. F. (29)
r: Triplett, occ: store clerk
b&fmb: Rowan
Waltz, Lillie M. (18)
r: Munson, b: Rowan Co
 6 Mar 1898 su: H.H. Caudill
@M. Waltz's by A. R. Hurst
w: Fantley Littleton, Geo. Kirk
3 182 White, John (22)
r: Wyatt, Elliott Co.
b&fb: Rowan
mb: Fleming
Pelfrey, Martha A. (17)
r: Elliottsville
b: Carter Co.
fb: Lawrence Co, mb: Rowan
29 Jan 1899 to be @res of bride, @Iaca Pelfrey's house, Carter Co, by F. M. Crisp
w: Arch White, Iacca Pelfrey
su: I. T. Pelfrey
3 392 White, Arch (49)
2nd marriage
b: Rowan Co
fb: Va, mb: Ky
Martt, Marinda (40)
2nd marriage
b&fmb: Ohio
16 Dec 1899 @Mrs. Martt's by Sam J. Porter
w: J. F. McGill, J. L. Martt
su: T. B. Tippett
4 327 White, A. V. (42)
2nd marriage
farmer, r: Triplett
b&fb: Rowan Co, mb: Fleming Co
Ham, Della (20)
1st marriage
b&fmb: Rowan Co
 8 Oct 1902 @home of White by Big James Riley
w: Al Gikeson, Jessa. Hall
("Big" is short for Abigiah.)
5 291 White, Harlan Burton, Lula 25 Aug 1905  
6 333 White, Dewitt (27)
b: Elliott Co, r: Morgan
occ: railroading
f: Claybourn White, fb: Elliott
m: Suse Sparks
Hall, Cordia (16)
f: J. Henry Hall, m: Clara Hall
 1 Feb 1908 @Jas H. Hall's by Jas H. Hall
w: Frank Blair, Osia Hall
7   5 White, James Collins, Bertha 15 Sep 1909  
7 354 White, L. F. Jones, Ida H. 29 Mar 1911  
7 628 White, James T. King, Gladys  6 Aug 1912  

Wa     We     Wi

Bk Pg

 Groom

 Bride

 Date  

 Notes

A   William, J. B. Jones, Mary A. 29 Oct 1880  
A  60 Williams, John T. White, Martha E. 26 Mar 1883  
A  71 Williams, Francis M. Huffman, Dara 13 May 1886  
A
1
 6
101
Williams, J. W.
Williams, J. Wesley
f: D. A. Williams (consent)
Caudill, Nancey
Caudill, Nancy
m: Rosann Caudill (consent)
25 Nov 1886 consent note for groom wit by W. R. Davis & D. M. Deboard; consent note for bride wit by D. M. Debord & H. C. Caudill
surety: H. C. Caudill
@Rosann Caudill's by W. R. Davis
w: W. M. Caudill, Armintia Williams
A  27 Williams, Frank Hornback, Vina 16 Nov 1889  
A   Williams, John T. Porter, Sarah M. 29 Nov 1890  
M   Williams, John H. (18) McClain, Allie (18)
r: Morgan Co
 3 May 1893 @ Morgan Co
A  82 Williams, George A. Crosthwait, Martha J. 28 Dec 1893  
A 101 Williams, M. C. Lambert, Laura J. 24 May 1896  
3 168 Williams, H. S. (22)
r: Bethel, Bath Co
b: Bath, fb: Carter Co
mb: Montgomery Co, Ky
Edens, Lucy (18)
r: Soldier, b: Rowan
fb: Tenn, mb: Greenup Co.
13 Jan 1899 @res of bride by H. W. Ral---
w: Enoch Edens, William C. Powers
su: Mack Williams
3 340 Williams, Dave (21)
r: Mizpah, occ: laborer
b&mb: Elliott Co, fb: Va
Fultz, Cora (16)
r: Elliottsville
b: Carter Co
fb: Greenup Co, mb: Letcher Co
29 Sep 1899 @res of bride's father by J. W. Fairchild
w: Lee Day, Annie Fultz
3 586 Williams, John R. (21)
r: Yale, Ky
b: Yale, Ky, fmb: Ky
Craycraft, Abbie (16)
r: Yale, Ky
b: Farmers, Ky, fmb: Ky
 1 Dec 1900 @Morehead by W. F. Wheatley
w: A. B. McKinney, H. M. Logan
su: W. A. Shumate
3 632 Williams, J. H. (20)
r: Muses Mills
b: Carter Co, Ky
fb: Johnson Co, mb: Va
Sexton, Daisy (18)
r: Muses Mills
b: Rowan Co
fb: Bracken Co, mb: Lewis Co
10 Feb 1901 to be @res of bride, @Tom Sexton's by Rev. J. E. Boots
w: H. T. Adams, J. C. Walker
su: Sherman Buckner
4 188 Williams, W. M. (23)
2nd marriage
r: Farmers, Ky
Turner, Bell (21)
1st marriage
r: Oakedail, Ky
b&mb: Brethit Co, Ky
 3 Jan 1902 no return, no bond surety
4 280 Williams, Thomas W. (42)
lumberman, r: Torrent
b: Bath Co, fb: Va, mb: Morgan Co
Tackett, Sarah (22)
r: Torrent, Ky
b&mb: Powell Co, fb: Indiana
 4 Jul 1902 @Williams by John B. Dickerson
w: Connie Hardin, Mrs. M. E. Raine, su: W. T. Caudill
4 571 Williams, Robert (20)
farmer, r: Christy
b: Elliott Co, fb: Va, mb: Ky
Stephens, Mary (21)
r: Christy
b: Elliott Co
18 Nov 1903 @Morehead by R. Tussey
w: Bert Williams, C. P. Tirrell
5  73 Williams, Daniel B. (22)
farmer, r: Wagoner
b&fb: Morgan Co, mb: Elliott Co
Caudill, Fannie (20)
r: Elliottsville, b: Rowan
 8 May 1904 to be @res of bride, @S. Caudill's by S. B. Caudill
w: Joseph E. Caudill, Lillie Williams
5 107 Williams, Jesse S. Hamilton, Minnie May  5 Aug 1904  
5 141 Williams, David Stamper, Azy 30 Oct 1904  
5 217 Williams, Joseph G. Cooper, Idye 12 Apr 1905  
6 477 Williams, Andy Kendall, Nora 12 Nov 1908  
7 113 Williams, Ollie Craig, Mattie 24 Feb 1910  
7 560 Williams, Willie (31)
b: Morgan Co
f: John E. Williams
m: Martha Williams
Caudill, Amanda (24)
b: Rowan Co
f: Samuel Caudill
m: Cynthia Caudill
 1 May 1912 @Morehead by T. W. Rose
w: S. Caudill, Mary E. Hogge, su: Harry H. Tussey
A  35 Williamson, G. L. Fox, Olive C. 19 Feb 1891  
7 388 Williamson, James W. Hayes, Della 17 Jun 1911  
A  68 Wills, John Hickland, Carrie  3 Dec 1885  
A
2
112
374
Wills, Albert Copher, Sarina Virl 11 Nov 1897 su: George W. Wills
3 284 Wills, Burton (36)
1st marriage
r: Salt Lick
b: Bath Co, fb: Ky, mb: Oh
Byrom, Laura (18)
1st marriage
r: Paragon
b: Rowan
17 Jun 1899 @parents house by William T. Sexton
w: Lafayette Byrom, George J. Byrom
    Wills see also Wells      
4 317 Wilmer, Frank or Forest (38)
  (Forest on license, Frank on return)
2nd marriage
oil well driller, r: Morehead
b&fb: Pa, mb: N.Y.
Mitchel, Laura (25)
2nd marriage
r: Morehead
b: Michigan
11 Sep 1902 @Morehead by R. Tussey, J.R.C.C.
w: Henry Borman, B. C. Wilson
A  63 Wilson, Abijah B. Royse, Martha 28 Nov 1883  
A  59 Wilson, Jeremiah Crosthwait, Martha A.  2 Jan 1884  
A  85 Wilson, Green B. Toliver, Margaret 16 Jun 1894  
6  51 Wilson, Homer L. Carey, Lena B. 20 Nov 1906  
6 571 Wilson, Lee (22)
farmer, r: Wagoner, b: Rowan
f: A. B. Wilson
m: Martha Wilson
Stidam, Mary M. (14)
r: Wagoner, b: Elliott Co
f: B. J. Stidam
m: Serena Stidam
19 Apr 1909 by Wesley Cox @his home
w: Willis Cox, Syrenan Stidam
6 605 Wilson,Burrell (23)
f: Bige Wilson
m: Martha Wilson
Hall, Mahala S. (21)
f: Geo W. Hall
m: Nancy A. Hall
 5 Jun 1909 @"my res" by Wesley Cox
w: Albert Lambert, Minnie B. Skaggs
7 256 Wilson, Andy (25)
f: Dan Wilson
m: Clara Wilson
McLain, Lillie (16)
f: John McLain
m: Rosa McLain
10 Nov 1910 @John McLain's by Wesley Cox
w: Henry Harris, Dan Wilson
3 612 Winkleman, John
r: Morehead
b: Elliott Co
fb: Lawrence Co, Ohio
mb: Owsley Co, Ky
Patton, Effie
r: Morehead
b&fb: Rowan, mb: Floyd Co
30 Dec 1900 su: Mary Wright
to be @Jack Wright's, no return
7 652 Winkleman, John (27)
2nd marriage
railroader, r: Morehead
b: Elliott Co
f: John T. Winkleman
m: Charity Winkleman
Maze, Piety (26)
1st marriage
r: Morehead
b: Elliott Co
f: Bill Maze
23 Sep 1912 @Morehead by Rev. C. J. Roberts
w: A. B. McKinney, W. A. Testerman
su: James E. Stewart
3 170 Winkler, W. B. (21)
occ: telegraph operator
r: Morehead
b&fmb: Estill Co., Ky
Woolum, Minnie (17)
b: Ohio
15 Jan 1899 @Morehead by Luke P. V. Williams
w: J. S. Shead Jr, Jno A. Anglin, Hiram Bradley
1  81 Withrow, David Bradly, Alice 25 Aug 1885 surety: Jacob Ellington
A
2
 46
138
Woodall, Walter L.
Woodall, Walter S.
Kissinger, Allice
Kissinger, Allace
 1 Apr 1892 su: Harrison Knowles
6 457 Workman, Nathan (21)
f: Robert Workman, fb: Floyd Co
m: Elizabeth Workman
Skaggs, Viola (18)
f: Daniel Scaggs
m: Paulina Scaggs
(really spelled both ways)
 8 Aug 1908 @Daniel Skagg's by Harvey Trent
w: Harlan Skaggs, Mason Skaggs
1
A
205
 24
Wright, Marshel
Wright, Marshall
Jackson, Viney Bell
Jackson, Viney Belle
18 Mar 1889
20 Mar 1889
su: William Jackson
7 348 Wright, Marshel Padgett, Lillie B. 23 Mar 1911  
8  53 Wright, Lewis (21)
f: Marshall Wright
Caudill, Ida (19)
f: S. B. Caudill
24 Apr 1913 @Morehead by T. W. Rose
w: Charles Wright, Bertha Caudill
A  51 Wright, A. J. Patton, Mary 19 Nov 1892  
2
A
192
 98
Wyatt, James F. Ball, Cyrildia J.
f: Wm M. Ball (consent)
18 Jan 1896
19 Jan 1896
su: J. D. Goodwin
A
2
103
230
Wyatt, W. C. Anderson, Clara 10 Oct 1896 su: J. F. Roberts
3 438 Wyatt, William (51)
3rd marriage
r: Ringo's Mill, occ: painter
b&mb: Montgomery Co, Ky
fb: Va
Steen, Eliza (14)
1st marriage
r: Ringo's Mill
b: Wolf Co, Ky
fb: Ohio, mb: Owsley Co, Ky
 6 Feb 1900 @R. J. Nickell's by Elder Sexton
w: R. Nickell, Minnie Basford
su: Joseph Steen
6 599 Wyatt, Lilburn Reed, Della 31 May 1909  

Y - Z

Bk Pg

 Groom

 Bride

 Date  

 Notes

1
A
A
 17
  2
 64
Yazell, H. C.
Yazel, Harison C.
Yazel, Harrison C.
Littleton, M. E. J.
Littleton, Malinda E. J.
Littleton, Maranda Elizabeth J.
 8 Nov 1882
12 Nov 1882
''
surety: Albert Littleton
@Albert Littleton's by Rev. A. P. Hunt, w: Joseph E. Stacy, R. D. Maddox
7 286 Yazell, William Humphries, Fannie 23 Dec 1910  
7 476 Yazell, Sol Weaver, Martha  2 Nov 1911  
6  55 Yearly, Monroe Manning, Anna 10 Nov 1906  
A  55 Young, Alley Johnson, Eliza T.  9 Nov 1885  
A  35 Young, P. J. Boyd, Lillie May 25 Feb 1891  
5  59 Young, Z. T. Barber, Nannie 10 Apr 1904  

Grooms: A Ba Br Ca Cau Ch Co Cr D E F G Hal Han He  I  J K L Ma Mc Me N O Pa Ph Q Ra Ri Sa Sp T U V W Y-Z

Brides:  A Ba Br Ca Cau Ch Co Cr D E F G Had Han He  I  J K L Ma Mc Me N O Pa Ph Q Ra Ri Sa Sp T U V W Y-Z


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